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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-0806 REG MINMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 6, 1991 CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Golden called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance at 7:34 P.M. on the above date in the Council Chambers. Laws, Reid, Williams, Winthrop, and Arnold were present. Acklin was absent. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 16, 1991 were approved as presented. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & AWARDS: 1) Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting - Dottie Tryk, City of Grants Pass, presented the award to Finance Dir. Jill Turner. Tryk said only 1300 municipalities out of a possible 82,000 received this award, and Ashland has done so three times. Turner thanked the Council, Budget Committee and her Staff for their assistance in earning the award. 2) Super Good Cents - Mayor Golden presented Stu Smith, Ashland Conservation Division, with awards from Bonneville Power Administration's Super Good Cents Program for excellence in three categories, one of which is "Overall SGC Program Excellence". Robbin Pearce-Smith who oversees Ashland's SOLVE program, accepted an award from the National Environmental Awards Council for air pollution reduction efforts. 3) National Weather Service - Mike Brooks of this agency, presented the Mayor with a plaque in appreciation of the City's maintenance of a cooperative station at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The National Weather Service is celebrating 100 years as a civilian agency, and is recognizing 11 of the 350 Oregon cooperative stations as a part of the celebration. Sadie Williams, on behalf of her late husband Clarence, accepted a certificate of appreciation from the City for maintaining the cooperative weather station in Ashland for 37 years. CONSENT AGENDA: Winthrop requested that item two be pulled for discussion, and moved to approve items 1) Minutes of Boards, Commissions and Committees; and 3) Memo from Dir. of Public Works regarding final EIS for Mr. Ashland Ski area; Arnold seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Winthrop asked that Public Wks. Dir. Hall update the Council on item 2) Memo regarding Wastewater Treatment Plant Facilities Plan. Hall said that due to Councilor Laws' recent questions concerning the fish in Bear Creek, the DEQ, Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and City Staff have met and are discussing conditions which affect the fish, i.e. temperature of the water, flow volumes, and dissolved oxygen. As a result the D.E.Q. has granted the City a one-year extension to make a decision on a preferred alternative and submit a program plan. Winthrop moved to approve Brown & Caldwell's corrections to the Facilities Plan, Reid seconded, all AYES on voice vote. PUBLIC HEARING: P.A. No. 91-068 - Comprehensive Plan Map Change. Planning Dir. Fregonese explained that this action is to correct a mapping error which was recently brought to his attention. The subject property, located behind 50 W. Nevada Street, should be shown as Single-family Residential, not Open Space. The public hearing was opened and there was no comment from the audience. Winthrop moved to approve the planning action, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Williams abstained because he is co-owner of the nurseries located on the property. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 6, 1991 - P. 1 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1) Memo from Public Works Dir. - Emergency Generator at Ashland Creek Sewage Pump Station - Odors at Sewage Treatment Plant - Sink Hole on Iowa St. Public Works Director Steve Hall reviewed a memo included in the packet for Council information. Chemicals to reduce odors at the S.T.P. will cost $5,000 - $6,000 per year. Information only, no action necessary. 2) C.P.A.C. Appointments - Postponed until August 20th. NEW & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS: 1) Adoption of Findings of Fact - P.A. 91-067 (Zone change at 250 N. Pioneer) - Postponed until August 20th. 2) Adoption of Findings - P.A. 91-049 (Zone change at 80 Hargadine St.) - postponed until August 20th. 3) Adoption of Findings - Ashland Community Hospital - C.U.P. - Winthrop asked that this item be deferred until after the August 12th hearing on financing of northwest area water improvements. Arnold said this is the first time this issue has been discussed in conjunction with the project, which needs to move ahead. Williams said a building permit can be withheld if the Council decides to extend the water moratorium area. Arnold moved to adopt the Findings, Conclusions and Orders on P.A. 90-028, Williams seconded, and the motion failed on roll call vote as follows: Reid, Winthrop and Laws, NO; Willjams and Arnold; YES. 4) Cigarette rending Machines - A communication from Dick Thierolf, Jr., Acting City Attorney, said the State regulates these machines, and no action by Council is necessary. 5) Open Space Funding Survey - It was agreed to hold a study session with the Parks Commission on Monday, August 12, 1991 from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. 6) Pavement Cut Request - D. June Smith, 113 High St., is requesting permission to cut pavement for installation of a gas service. Hall said the paving is under the 5-year moratorium until September of 1992. Laws moved to approve the request, Reid seconded, and the motion carried on voice vote with Winthrop dissenting. 7) Recycling Task Force - Concept Paper - For information only. Laws will serve as alternate Council liaison when Reid cannot attend the meetings. PUBLIC FORUM: Carl Oates, 351 Granite St., read a letter from Granite Street residents asking that the Council again consider extending the northwest moratorium area to include Granite Street. Arnold moved to place the request on the agenda for the August 12th public hearing, Williams seconded, all AYES on voice vote. Brent Thompson, Vice- President of the Southern Oregon Land Conservancy, asked that the Council consider re-opening negotiations for the purchase of the Brevik property for open space. This 110 acres is near the Superior Lumber Co. land and Dr. Epstein's property. Thompson also suggested retaining portions of streets and/or alleys for walkways/trails at the time they are vacated. There was no further comment from the audience. Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 6, 1991 - P. 2 ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS & CONTRACTS: 1) 250 N. Pioneer - An ordinance was read rezoning the property from Multi-family residential-low density to Employment. Winthrop moved to second reading, Laws seconded, all YES on roll call vote. 2) Amend Comp. Plan Map - 250 N. Pioneer - The ordinance was read and Laws moved to second reading, Williams seconded, all YES on roll call vote. 3) Set Public Hg. - Crowson Rd. Annexation - An ordinance was read dispensing with an election and setting the public hearing for September 3, 1991. Williams moved to second reading and Winthrop seconded. Laws objects to the emergency clause and Winthrop agrees. The motion passed on roll call vote with Laws and Winthrop dissenting. 4) Affordable Housing Income Levels - Reid said the rental amounts shown are high and asked that Staff supply true income levels for Ashland. Winthrop suggested tabling the resolution until August 20th when this information can be presented by Staff. No further action taken. 5) City/County Insurance Services - Resolution authorizing membership in the City/County Insurance Service Trust Property Self-Insurance Pool for a three-year period. Williams moved to adopt same, Arnold seconded, all YES on roll call vote. (Reso. #91-30) 6) Set Public Hg. - Tolman Creek Rd. L.I.D. - Resolution setting public hearing for September 3, 1991. Arnold moved to adopt same, Winthrop seconded, all YES on roll call vote. Laws asked that information be provided concerning which properties are commercial, residential and vacant. (Reso. #91-31) 7) Regional Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team - Fire Chief Woodley asked for authorization for the Mayor to sign the contract extension, effective through December 31, 1991. Arnold moved to authorize same, Reid seconded, all YES on roll call vote. OTHER BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: Winthrop asked about the Greyhound bus depot situation. After a short discussion, Arnold said the Traffic Safety Commission will discuss possible locations and report back to Council. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. Nan E. ~ ' City Recorder Catherine M. Golden Mayor Regular Meeting - Ashland City Council - August 6, 1991 - P. 3